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Great Smoky Mountains National Park hiking guide

Cucumber Gap Trail

A 5.3-mile loop with 800 ft of climbing in Elkmont, rated moderate.

Cucumber Gap Trail, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Photo: sebrenner · CC BY 2.0

Key facts

Length
5.3 mi (8.5 km)
Elevation gain
800 ft (244 m)
Route type
Loop
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Elkmont
Highest point
2,958 ft
Lowest point
2,173 ft

About Cucumber Gap Trail

This trail offers a scenic loop through a historic district, featuring wildflowers, streamside views, and historic cabins. The path includes sections of old logging roads and narrower trails, with moderate climbs and scenic overlooks. It's a great option for those interested in history and natural beauty.

Route map

Route map of Cucumber Gap Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park0.5 miN
StartFinishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Cucumber Gap Trail2,5003,000024Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 2,958 ftLow 2,173 ft
Elevation runs from 2,173 ft to 2,958 ft over 5.2 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in Elkmont

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